Help your learners get online for free!

We’ve partnered with Jangala, a charity who help people get online for free. One million people in the UK gave up their broadband access in 2023 alone. Jangala wants to ensure that everyone has the connectivity they need. They do it through a clever device called a “Get Box”….

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How does the Get Box work?

Get Box is a small, lightweight internet connectivity device that plugs into mains electricty to instantly establish a secure Wi-Fi Network  - so people can easily connect to the internet. You just put the antennas up, plug it in and turn it on.

It can connect up to 10-20 people depending on bandwidth. Jangala has partnered with VMO2 and the National Databank to provide a SIM card with 25GB of date per month with each box

This is all provided free of charge.

This short film explains more....

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Safe and Secure
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Simple to connect
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Free!

How do we get them?

  • You submit an online expression of interest
  • They call you to work out what you need and how many boxes.
  • They send a simple agreement for you to sign
  • They deliver the equipment for you to distribute (they’ll collect it too if you don't need it any more)
  • They provide any tech support you need on demand.
  • In return, they’d just like your feedback!

Who could it help?

Anyone who needs it. You need to apply as an organisation but the boxes can be given to individuals. It might be a family who need more connectivity so their kids can access online education; or an older person struggling to pay for a data package that keeps them connected. It could be a small organisation who want to run drop-ins but can’t get online – it’s for anyone who needs it.

The only restriction is that you need to be in an area with VMO2 coverage to be able to connect - but this should cover 99% of the population. 

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Too good to be true? Why you?

The organisations we work with here at Digital Unite, particularly those on the Digital Champions Network, provide an ideal route to reach the people Jangala want to help. You're on the “frontline” and often come into contact with people struggling to afford the online access they need. You and your Champions are ideally placed to identify people who need support and to distribute boxes that will make a big difference to people's lives. 

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